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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    Why big civil rights groups think standardized testing is good for kidsWhy big civil rights groups think standardized testing is good for kids
    Politics

    A fight is breaking out between the national groups and some local affiliates about whether the tests help or harm students of color.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The bizarre alliance between Republicans and teachers unions, explainedThe bizarre alliance between Republicans and teachers unions, explained
    Politics

    Trying to get rid of No Child Left Behind has led former ideological foes to join hands — and the Obama administration is on the other side.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The Senate’s plan to replace No Child Left Behind, explainedThe Senate’s plan to replace No Child Left Behind, explained
    Politics

    An overwhelming, bipartisan majority voted to roll back the federal role in education.

    By Libby Nelson
    archives
    Watch Bree Newsome climb a 30-foot flagpole to take down South Carolina’s Confederate flagWatch Bree Newsome climb a 30-foot flagpole to take down South Carolina’s Confederate flag
    archives

    The activist took matters into her own hands — and was immediately arrested.

    By Libby Nelson
    LGBTQ
    Before it was legal: Beautiful vintage same-sex marriage photosBefore it was legal: Beautiful vintage same-sex marriage photos
    LGBTQ

    “We were always here, always.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Obama just sang “Amazing Grace” in his eulogy for Charleston victim Clementa PinckneyObama just sang “Amazing Grace” in his eulogy for Charleston victim Clementa Pinckney
    Politics

    It concluded a moving speech about racial justice at the Emanuel AME pastor’s funeral.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Watch live: Obama delivers the eulogy for Charleston shooting victim Clementa PinckneyWatch live: Obama delivers the eulogy for Charleston shooting victim Clementa Pinckney
    Politics

    The state senator and pastor of Emanuel AME Church was among the nine killed.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Watch same-sex couples speak their vows through tears and smiles in Atlanta ceremonyWatch same-sex couples speak their vows through tears and smiles in Atlanta ceremony
    Politics

    “Never underestimate that a group of determined individuals can change the world,” one judge says as she began to marry couple No. 10.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Same-sex couples can marry immediately — or close to it — nationwideSame-sex couples can marry immediately — or close to it — nationwide
    Politics

    Couples are already getting licenses in Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Confederate flags are coming down: here’s the latest by stateConfederate flags are coming down: here’s the latest by state
    Politics

    A century and a half after the Civil War, politicians across the South are repudiating the flag on their license plates and at their capitols.

    By Libby Nelson